f Dauphin Co. Woman DEP Deputy Secretary For Water Management HARRISBURG (Dec. 27) Christine M. Martin of Susque hanna Township, Dauphin County, was recently appointed Deputy Secretary for' Water Management in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). “While in the Governor’s Poli cy Office, Christine played a key role in the development of our new water-resources initiative to inventory and protect Pennsylva nia’s water from overuse,” Gov. Schweiker said. “In recent years, she has helped guide the development of several key programs including our ‘Growing Smarter’ land-use 2001 U.S. Com Production Down 4 Percent, Soybeans Up 5 Percent WASHINGTON, D.C.— Com grain production is estimated at 9.51 billion bushels, down 4 per cent from the revised 9.92 billion bushels in 2000, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NCASS). bushel from November and 1.3 bushels from 2000. 2000 corn grain production was revised to 9.92 billion bush els, down 0.5 percent from the previous estimate. Acreage plant ed for all purposes was raised by __ 6,000 acres, virtually . HEAT WITH CORN IEfSS a™ £ 1 CENTRAL HEATING WITH CORN O WOOD PELLETS . jested for gram was | decreased by 292,000 (acres, 0.4 percent. The 2000 grain yield, at I' 136.9 bushels per acre, was lowered 0.2 bushel I from the previous esti ■ mate. * Sorghum for grain | production in 2001 is (estimated at 515 mil lion bushels, down 4 American Hearth | percent from the no -1954 York Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325 7*7 • 334 • 5494 J member forecast, and I | B&ik» I Blue Ball National Bank would like to invite our agricultural customers to the Nineteenth Annual Agricultural Seminar to be held February 6, 2002 at the Blue Ball Fire Hall beginning at 9:45 a.m. This year’s speakers include: Mr. Larry Shirk, Sales and Marketing Manager, Wenger’s Feed Mill; Mr. Chuck F. Few, Trust Development Officer, Certified Financial Planner, Blue Bail National Bank; Mr. Duff George, Manager of Livestock Procurement, Hatfield Quality Meats; Dr. Robert Munson, Veterinarian, New Bolton Center; Prof. H. Louis Moore, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Penn State University. The bank will provide lunch. Because of limited space, we can only accommodate those persons who return the coupon at the bottom of this announcement on or before January 25, 2002. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. (No telephone reservations will be accepted.) I would like to make reservations for the Agricultural Seminar February 6,2002. Name. Address Telephone. Return To; Blue Ball National Bank, P.O. Box 580, Blue Ball, PA 17506 Attention: Brenda Rogers initiative, water-resource legisla tion and fish-consumption advi sories, making her a natural choice to oversee DEP’s water management responsibilities.” Martin will oversee the Office of Water Management, which is charged with protecting and managing the quality and quanti ty of Pennsylvania’s water re sources. Office activities include help ing farmers manage nutrients, ensuring drinking water safety, helping municipalities manage sewage needs and protecting wet lands. Martin has served as the Sen ior Policy Manager in the Cover This is the fourth largest crop behind 1994’s record production of 10.1 billion bushels followed by 2000’s and 1998’s production. The U.S. grain yield of 138.2 bushels per acre, the second high est yield on record, is up 0.2 • 70,000 to 400,000 BTU Units Available • 80% Efficiency • Domestic hot water options (on GBU 130 only) • Primary heating or as an add-on unit in home, shop, greenhouse, barn, etc • Thermostat controlled • Proven reliability tor 11 years Shelled corn makes an excellent heating fuel with about 9000 BTUs per pound j COUPON COUPON COUPON | I COUPON COUPON COUPON I nor’s Office since April 2001, where she served as an advisor on environmental, infrastructure, energy and regulatory issues. She previously served as Executive Policy Specialist to the Governor, and as a Small Business Coordi nator in DEP’s Office of Pollu tion Prevention and Compliance Assistance. Martin received a master’s of public administration degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor’s of arts degree in international stud ies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Martin lives in Susquehanna Township with her husband, Jeffrey. I will attend. My wife will attend. Schroeder Leaving NCBA To Direct National Cowboy, Western Heritage Museum DENVER, Colo. Chuck Schroeder, Chief Executive Offi cer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, has announced his resignation effective March 1. Schroeder has accepted a posi tion as Executive Director of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla. “It’s with mixed emotions that I’m leaving NCBA,” Schroeder said. “I have truly enjoyed work ing with the NCBA staff and producer leadership. I’m excited about the new opportunity with the National Cowboy and West ern Heritage Museum.” Schroeder joined NCBA in November 1995 as the organiza tion’s first chief executive officer. During his time at NCBA Schroeder completed the merger up 9 percent from 2000. Area harvested for grain was estimated at 8.58 million acres, up 11 per cent from 2000. Average grain yield, at 59.9 bushels per acre, was 1.0 bushels below the 2000 average yield. Soybean production in 2001 to taled 2.89 billion bushels, down 1 ALUMINUM GRAIN BODIES & ALUMINUM REPAIRS by These ultra-light bodies are designed for strength through engineering, not strength with bulk. For example, a 16' grain body with tailgate and 48" side weighs only 1490 lbs, co length or any side height up to 60". Also available: • Double swinging hay hauling tailgate • Barn door type tailgate • Slide out cattle chutes HEWEY WELDING 1045 Wampler Rd. 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